AKB48 announced about SNH48, the new sister group in 48 Family. It is from Shanghai, since the name SNH48 is acronym from Sha Ng Hai 48.
AKB48 officially announced it when they held the fan meeting 'AKB48 Shanghai Fan Meeting' in Shanghai Mart, 21 April 2012. While the audition will start in the next autumn. And if everything stay with the plan, SNH48 will debut at 8 December 2012, when AKB48 celebrate their 7th birthday. Jia you 48 Family! Jia you SNH48! ^^V
